Casual Funeral Service Operative

Casual Bearer/Driver - StaffordAt Dignity, we are always seeking caring and empathetic individuals to join our ceremonial and private ambulance driver teams to work with us on a flexible basis.
You don't need experience, just a strong desire to help people in your local community, you'll enjoy working as part of a team, be physically able to carry out manual handling duties, be comfortable around the deceased, and hold a full UK driving license.
What do our Casual Funeral Service Operatives do? 
They are at the very heart and focal point of our business, persistently delivering consistently high levels of client services to the deceased and their families. This role will be predominantly supporting Funeral Services day-to-day.
Some of our posts will require you to assist our on-call rota at night and on the weekend, though this will be fully discussed with you throughout the recruitment process. 

Drive a limousine or hearse on the day of the funeral following pre-planned routes and timescales, providing a professional and empathetic chauffeur service at all times
Working as part of a team with the bearing of the coffin into the place of service
Always maintain excellent standards of vehicle cleanliness and operating efficiency
Support with the movements of the deceased from the place of death into our funeral homes, places of worship, private residence, and any other third-party premises, organising relevant documentation, and dealing with third parties

What do we look for?

A full UK driving license 
Good level of physical fitness, as this role will involve heavy lifting duties 
The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving license check. 
Pride in your appearance, ensuring you are always professional  

What do you get?

Flexible hours that work around other work/life commitments
£10.94 per hour + out-of-hours ancillary payments
Full company uniform
22 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company Pension Scheme enrolment
Opportunity to apply to our permanent job roles

What are the next steps?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our resourcing team will review your application.Dignity Plc retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at the earliest opportunity.Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience, and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply.Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).  Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion StatementOur Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.